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Financial Crime Assurance ManagerLocation:Glasgow, Manchester, or Milton KeynesCity Elite are seeking a Financial Crime Assurance Manager to join a leading UK financial services organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compliance professional to play a key role in protecting customers and ensuring the effectiveness of risk controls across retail, business, and corporate banking.The Role:You will lead the planning and execution of compliance monitoring reviews, ensuring that systems and controls operate effectively and deliver excellent customer outcomes. Key responsibilities include:Leading risk-based compliance monitoring reviews from planning through testing and reporting.Managing and mentoring review teams, ensuring accountability and high-quality delivery.Recommending and overseeing actions to strengthen controls and improve outcomes.Producing clear, actionable reports for stakeholders at all levels.Supporting the development and maintenance of a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan.Required Experience & Skills:Proven experience leading end-to-end compliance or risk reviews (including planning, testing and reporting.Strong knowledge of UK financial services regulatory requirements (AML, ABC, FoTE, Sanctions).Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.Experience managing teams and working with stakeholders across multiple levels.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework of the UK financial services industry, the political and economic environment, and industry trends and best practice across retail and commercial banking.Desirable:ICA Diploma or equivalent profession